yes he is oda portrayed time and time again
aokiji is the first admiral to appear pre-ts, - fuji is the first admiral to appear post- timeskip >both are the weakest of the 3
kizaru is both the second to appear post-ts and pre-ts > second strongest
greenbull- last to appear mans is a whole silhouette, the bodyguard of celestial dragon no other admiral is but they can visit and help if need be > the strongest
aokiji is the first admiral to appear pre-ts, - fuji is the first admiral to appear post- timeskip >both are the weakest of the 3
kizaru is both the second to appear post-ts and pre-ts > second strongest
greenbull- last to appear mans is a whole silhouette, the bodyguard of celestial dragon no other admiral is but they can visit and help if need be > the strongest
Akainu and Aokiji were the ones battling for the Fleet Admiral position. The portrayal is clear.